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Tranquil Vertical Bathhouse in Hong Kong

Li, Tongxin
2023

The title of the project is From “Hortus Conclusus” to Tranquility Space in the City. By taking inspiration from the form, materials, and elements of medieval monasteries, the aim is to explore how to create physical and spiritual spaces of tranquility in contemporary cities. By examining the processes of human “entry” and rituals influenced by architectural forms and the acoustic environments shaped by materials, I seek to understand how tranquility can be fostered in the urban context. The PDM project involves the construction of a vertical bathhouse in Hong Kong, providing a sanctuary where individuals can experience tranquility. On a site located between Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak, it repurposes an existing public bathhouse from the 1940s. Given Hong Kong's reputation for high-density urbanism and towering architecture, the challenge is to create a spiritually serene space in an environment that may feel oppressive or aggressive. How do the activities within the bathhouse, traditionally considered private, relate to the surrounding context? Furthermore, the research investigates how architecture can evoke a sense of tranquility. The project seeks to provide an architectural solution for cultivating tranquility in a bustling urban environment. By integrating the principles of medieval monasteries, enclosed gardens, and utopian concepts, the proposed vertical bathhouse aims to offer a transformative experience, providing respite and serenity amidst the cityscape of Hong Kong.

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Type
master thesis
Author(s)
Li, Tongxin
Advisors
Blanc, Alexandre  
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Dietz, Dieter  
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Nay, Nicole  
Date Issued

2023

Subjects

santé publique et oeuvre sociale

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sport et loisir

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établissement thermal et de cure

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piscine, bains en plein air, sports nautiques

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rénovation, transformation

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design

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littérature, sémiologie

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béton

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ville

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montagne, forêt

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Mid-Levels

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Shing Wong St

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Hong Kong

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Chine

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Asie

Note

Cote: 2023.050

MEM.1/1 autre

Groupe de suivi: Blanc, Alexandre (dir. pédagogique) ; Dietz, Dieter (prof.) ; Nay, Nicole (maître EPFL) ; Mazza, Gabriela (expert)

Professeur responsable de l'Enoncé: Blanc, Alexandre (ENAC IA MANSLAB-CO)

Enoncé théorique de master: From 'Hortus Conclusus' to Tranquility Space in High-density City.

URL

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https://www.epfl.ch/campus/library/fr/domaines/architecture-urbanisme/
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EPFL units
MANSLAB-CO  
ALICE  
SAR-D  
Section
AR-S  
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November 20, 2023
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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/202255
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